ED, Govt Relations : Job Level - Executive Director
About The Position
The Executive Director, Government Relations will assist in developing a comprehensive government affairs vision and integrated advocacy strategy, and then executing to deliver results, driving positive change for the firm. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the Head of Government Relations, providing critical analysis of the reputational and commercial implications and opportunities associated with policy decisions and other policy developments. The position involves helping develop and execute legislative, executive branch, and regulatory advocacy efforts for the firm's key policy positions to relevant bodies including members of Congress and their staffs and federal government agencies. The role also includes educating members of Congress, Capitol Hill staff, and regulators who oversee Morgan Stanley's lines of business, and keeping the firm informed about the external political environment with insights on legislative and regulatory developments, intelligence on policymaking and political activity, and guidance on how to drive positive change. Additionally, the Executive Director will work with the communications team to develop proactive messaging to inform coverage regarding issues that matter to policymakers, and promote and protect Morgan Stanley's operations in the U.S. by working with the firm's leadership team to advocate on public policy initiatives across the broad spectrum of issues that are relevant to the company.
Requirements
- Over 10 years of relevant experience in public and private sector policy.
- Graduate degree - e.g. MBA, JD, Masters in Government, Public Policy, or related field.
- Significant experience in government affairs with strong background in communications and/or work with outside conservative political organizations to serve as senior lobbyist for Government Relations team.
- Communications background - e.g. press secretary or speechwriter - and ability to build and execute strategic policy communications campaigns.
- Exemplary public policy acumen coupled with the ability to think strategically and devise practical and solutions-oriented strategies and advocacy plans.
- Ability to be proactive in identifying areas of risk and opportunities relative to the public policy environment.
- A public policy thought leader with broad credibility on a bipartisan basis.
- Financial services expertise.
- Strategic relationships, based on mutual respect, in the public policy community.
- Demonstrated ability to educate, build coalitions, and partner with legislators, government officials, regulators, political leaders, as well as industry and community groups.
- Policy leadership experience working in the financial services industry, including in-depth knowledge of financial services issues at the federal and state levels.
- Deep understanding of regulatory policy and process relevant to the financial services industry and the capital markets preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Capitol Hill and/or Executive Branch experience strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of regulatory policy and process relevant to the financial services industry and the capital markets preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing a comprehensive government affairs vision and integrated advocacy strategy, and then executing to deliver results, driving positive change for the firm.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Government Relations, providing critical analysis of the reputational and commercial implications and opportunities associated with policy decisions and other policy developments.
- Help develop and execute legislative, executive branch, and regulatory advocacy efforts for the firm's key policy positions to relevant bodies including members of Congress and their staffs and federal government agencies.
- Educate members of Congress, Capitol Hill staff, and regulators who oversee Morgan Stanley's lines of business.
- Keep the firm informed about the external political environment with insights on legislative and regulatory developments, intelligence on policymaking and political activity, and guidance on how to drive positive change.
- Work with the communications team to develop proactive messaging to inform coverage regarding issues that matter to policymakers.
- Promote and protect Morgan Stanley's operations in the U.S. by working with the firm's leadership team to advocate on public policy initiatives across the broad spectrum of issues that are relevant to the company.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
- Opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered.
- Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
